How To Fix IWO_BAPI504 - No operations were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 504

• Message text: No operations were selected

What causes this issue?

You deleted the previous operations of the
<DS:GLOS.3526C2E3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>order</> before integrating a
<DS:GLOS.3526C2E2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>maintenance task list</>.

System Response

No operations were selected for the task list selection. The system
terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI504 - No operations were selected ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI504: No operations were selected typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating or updating a maintenance order) using a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) and no valid operations are found for the specified order. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  No Operations Assigned: The maintenance order you are trying to process does not have any operations assigned to it.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are using may not support operations or may not be configured correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the order or operation data.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the BAPI call may not match any existing operations.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the BAPI may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate the operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Operations: Verify that the maintenance order has operations assigned to it. You can do this by checking the order in the SAP GUI (Transaction IW32 or IW33).
  Review Order Type: Ensure that the order type you are using is correct and supports operations. You can check this in the configuration settings for order types.
  Validate Data: Check for any inconsistencies in the data related to the order and its operations. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are using specific selection criteria in your BAPI call, ensure that they are correct and that they match the operations you expect to retrieve.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to access and manipulate the operations associated with the order.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the required input parameters and expected behavior.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the BAPI or the error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to troubleshoot the order directly in the SAP GUI.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the BAPI call to see where it fails and what data is being passed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.